How to travel from London to Dorchester

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Travel Information from London to Dorchester

Distance113 miles (183 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$18 - $21
Cheapest modeTrain • $18 (€16) • 2 h 29 min
Fastest modeTrain • $18 (€16) • 2 h 29 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or South Western Railway

Travel 113 miles (183 km) by bus or train between London and Dorchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Dorchester.

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from London to Dorchester

How to get from London to Dorchester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Dorchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:00PM4h00
London
07:00PMDorchester
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
03:00PM4h00
London
07:00PMDorchester
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:00PM4h00
London
07:00PMDorchester
$401One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Dorchester

Travel to Dorchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Dorchester.

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There are 2 options to travel to Dorchester from London including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Dorchester from London is by taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16).

This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Dorchester:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $21 (€19) from London to Dorchester.

The quickest way to travel to Dorchester from London is by train, which takes on average 2 h 29 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 25 min on average.

The London to Dorchester distance is around 113 miles (183 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Dorchester is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Dorchester as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Dorchester:

  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dorchester, South Railway Station.
  • Trains from London to Dorchester most often leave from London Waterloo and arrive in Dorchester South.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Dorchester:

  • You can travel by bus between London and Dorchester with National Express, and you can find National Express London to Dorchester tickets for $21 (€19) on Omio.
  • You can go to Dorchester from London by train with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail or CrossCountry. You'll see cheap train tickets for $18 (€16) with South Western Railway from London to Dorchester on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Dorchester with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Dorchester with National Express.
  • You can check for a direct train to Dorchester with South Western Railway with 3 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Dorchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from London to Dorchester? Many Omio customers who go from London to Dorchester usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Bournemouth, Bristol, Poole or Croydon. If you're looking to explore Bournemouth, Bristol, Poole or Croydon from Dorchester, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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